Espeto de sardinas
Sardines grilled on a skewer over an open fire, usually served at beach bars. It is a summer dish, best with a squeeze of lemon.
Malaga
What to eat in Malaga
- Espeto de sardinas
- Pescaíto frito
- Ajoblanco
- Boquerones en vinagre
Data checked on November 2, 2026
Pescaíto frito
A mixed plate of small fish and squid, fried in a light batter. Order it to share, with a cold drink.
Ajoblanco
A cold soup of almonds, garlic and olive oil, often with grapes or melon. It suits hot days.
Boquerones en vinagre
Fresh anchovies marinated in vinegar and garlic, served cold as a tapa. Fried boquerones are the other common version.
Berenjenas con miel
Slices of aubergine fried until crisp and drizzled with cane honey. It is a common tapa in the old town.
Vino dulce de Málaga
A sweet wine from the province, served in small glasses after a meal or with dessert.
Every itinerary on this site keeps a lunch break after 12:30, so there is room for a proper meal in the middle of the day.
What a meal costs
- Meal in an inexpensive restaurant
- €15
- Three courses for two, mid-range restaurant
- €60
- Coffee
- €2.33
Besides the sights
- Tapas round in the old townMove from bar to bar for one dish and one drink at each, starting around 20:30 in the narrow streets near the Cathedral.
- Sunset on La MalaguetaWalk the promenade as the light drops, then stop for a drink at a beach bar.
- Fish lunch at PedregalejoTake a bus or walk east along the coast to the fishing quarter, where beach restaurants serve grilled and fried fish.
- Flamenco eveningA small show at a tablao in the old town gives a close view of the dance and the guitar.
- Boat trip on the bayA short catamaran ride from the port shows the city and the coast from the water.
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